Materials Testing Systems
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Dynamic and Fatigue Testing Systems
- Servohydraulic Fatigue
- High Temperature Fatigue
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Low Strain Rate 8862 Servo-Electric Systems
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8850 series Axial-Torsion System
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Biaxial Cruciform Test Systems
- BI-7020 7040 Thermo-Mechanical Test System
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ElectroPuls® 16-Station Testing System
- ElectroPuls Systems
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Stiffness Based Tuning
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High Strain Rate VHS Systems
- Automated Testing Systems
- Impact Testing Systems
- Rheometers & Melt Flow Testers
- HDT & Vicat Systems
- Torsion Testers
- Crash Simulation Systems
- Structural Durability
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Universal Testing Systems
- Custom
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3400 & 6800 Series Universal Testing System Retrofits
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5900 Series Universal Testing System Retrofits
- Industrial Universal Testing Systems up to 2000 kN
- Universal Testing Systems up to 300 kN
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Instron's Lab Health Check
- Out of Production Systems
Testing Accessories
- Crash Simulation Accessories
- Digital Controllers, Hardware and Software
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Environmental Chambers and Furnaces
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Environmental Chambers
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Custom Thermal Testing
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Furnaces
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1200°C Three-Zone Split Tube Furnace with a Side Entry Extensometer Port
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1000°C Three-Zone Split Furnace for Low Cycle Fatigue Testing
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Grips for Furnaces
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Threaded End Specimen Holder - W-7551-C
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High Temperature Tension Wedge Grips - W-7554
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Tension-Only Holders, M8 Thread - 3117-025
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Tension-Only Holders, M10 Thread For 3117-020/-021 Pullrods
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Tension-Only Holders, M12 Thread For 3117-020/-021 Pullrods
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Tension-Only Holders, M16 Thread For 3117-020/-021 Pullrods
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Tension-Only Holders, M8 Thread For 3117-030 or 3117-031 Pullrods
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High Temp, Smooth-Faced, Wedge Jaw Inserts, Specimen thickness: 0.13 to 1.0 mm
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One Set (2 pairs) High Temp, Serrated-Faced, Wedge Jaw Inserts
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One set (2 pairs) High Temp, Serrated-Faced, Wedge Jaw Inserts
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Pin and Clevis Specimen Holder 1 mm slot 3 mm pin
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Pin and Clevis Specimen Holders 2 mm slot 3 mm pin
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Pin and Clevis Holders 3 mm slot 4 mm pin
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Pin and Clevis Specimen Holders 4 mm slot 4 mm pin
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Pin and Clevis Specimen Holders 6 mm slot 6 mm pin
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Pin and Clevis Specimen Holders 10 mm slot 10 mm pin
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Threaded End Specimen Holder - W-7551-C
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Mounting Brackets
- Pull Rods and Push Rods
- Temperatue Control System for SF Series Three Zone Furnaces
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1200°C Three-Zone Split Tube Furnace with a Side Entry Extensometer Port
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Environmental Chambers
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Tensile Grips
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Compact Tension Fixtures for Fracture Mechanics
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High Temperature Clevis Grips for CT 12.5 Compact Tension Specimens for use up to 1000 deg. C.
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Additional Extension Rod 2780-120
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Compact Tension Fixtures for 12.5mm Thick Compact Tension Specimens
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Compact Tension Fixtures for 25 mm Thick Compact Tension Specimens
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Compact Tension Fixtures for 50mm Wide Compact Tension Specimens
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High Temperature Clevis Grips for CT 12.5 Compact Tension Specimens for use up to 1000 deg. C.
- Pneumatic/Hydraulic Power Supplies
- Mechanical - Wedge Grips
- Advanced Hydraulic Wedge Action Grips
- Mechanical Wedge Lever Action Grips
- Elasticated Fabric
- O Ring Fixtures
- Hydraulic Wedge Action Grips
- Pneumatic Wedge Grips
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Self Tightening Thin Film Grips
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Cord Capstan Grips
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Fiber Filament Tensile Grips
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Hydraulic Side Action Tensile Grips
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Mechanical Wedge Action Grips
- Microelectronics Tensile Grips
- Pneumatic Cord and Yarn Tensile Grips
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Pneumatic Side Action Grips
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Screw Side Action Grips
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Webbing Capstan Tensile Grips
- Pneumatic Wedge Action Grips
- Torsion and Axial-Torsion Grips
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Threaded-End and Button-End Grip Bodies
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Threaded End Holders
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Threaded End Holders, Non-Standard
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Threaded End Holders
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Self-Aligning Tension Grip Body; Rated capacity: 100 kN
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0.505 Inch Shoulder-End Specimen Inserts, 300 kN
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0.357 Inch Shoulder-End Specimen Inserts, 200 kN
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0.252 Inch Shoulder-End Specimen Inserts, 150 kN
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0.160 Inch Shoulder-End Specimen Inserts, 50 kN
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Tensile Holders for Shoulder-End and Button-Head Specimens, 600 kN
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0.50 Inch Shoulder-End Specimen Inserts, 400 kN
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0.75 Inch Shoulder-End Specimen Inserts, 500 kN
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1.25 Inch Shoulder-End Specimen Inserts, 600 kN
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Shoulder-End Inserts for GOST 1497 Type III Specimen #1
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Shoulder-End Inserts for GOST 1497 Type III Specimen #2
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Shoulder-End Inserts for GOST 1497 Type III Specimen #3
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Shoulder-End Inserts for GOST 1497 Type III Specimen #4
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Shoulder-End Inserts for GOST 1497 Type III Specimen #5
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Shoulder-End Inserts for GOST 1497 Type III Specimen #6
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Shoulder-End Inserts for GOST 1497 Type III Specimen #7
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Shoulder-End Inserts for GOST 1497 Type III Specimen #8
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Shoulder-End Inserts for GOST 1497 Type III Specimen #9
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Tensile Holders for Shoulder-End and Button-Head Specimens, 300kN, M36x4p RHf
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Tensile Holders for Shoulder-End and Button-Head Specimens, 300kN, 1.5-6 in RHf
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Tensile Holders for Shoulder-End and Button-Head Specimens, 300kN, 1.5-12 in RHf
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Threaded End Holders
- Wire and Cable
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Compact Tension Fixtures for Fracture Mechanics
- Load Cells
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Frame Accessories
- Electromechanical Frame Accessories
- 8800 Series Servohydraulic Test Systems
- Air Kits for Pneumatic Grips
- Electropuls All-Electric Dynamic Test Systems
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Impact Testing Accessories
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MPX and SI Series Accessories
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Charpy Testing Accessories
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Tongs for Handling and Centering Charpy Specimens
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Milling Cutter for Machining V-Notch in Impact Specimen
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Centering Gauge for Positioning Charpy Anvil and Pendulum
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Lateral Expansion Gauge for Testing in Accordance with ASTM A370
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Instrumented Charpy Impact Striker 2 mm Radius
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Instrumented Charpy Impact Striker 8 mm Radius
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Standard Charpy Specimen Support Set
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Subsize Charpy Specimen Support Set
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Subsize Charpy Specimen Support Set - 5.0 mm W x 10 mm D
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Subsize Charpy Specimen Support Set 7.5 mm W x 10 mm D
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Charpy Test Kit for ISO 148
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Charpy Test Kit, ASTM E23-12C
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Charpy Impact Striker (2 mm Radius) ISO148-2:2009
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Charpy Impact Striker 8 mm Radius ASTM E23
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FTS Charpy Specimen Cooling Bath 220V
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FTS Charpy Specimen Cooling Bath 120V
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Tongs for Handling and Centering Charpy Specimens
- Izod Testing Accessories
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MPX Frame Accessories
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J Bolts to Attach MPX Pendulum Impact Machine to Customer Constructed Foundation
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Foundation Template for MPX V2 Motorized Impact Testing Frames
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300J Hammer Weights and Attachment Hardware for MPX V2
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450J Hammer Weights and Attachment Hardware for Use on MPX V2
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600J Hammer Weights and Attachment Hardware for Use on MPX V2
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750J Hammer Weights and Attachment Hardware for Use on MPX V2
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W-3577 Hammer Weight Change Kit with Hoist
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W 3598 Manual Charpy Loader Device for MPX Series
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J Bolts to Attach MPX Pendulum Impact Machine to Customer Constructed Foundation
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Charpy Testing Accessories
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MPX and SI Series Accessories
- Loadframe Support Tables/Bases
- Static Hydraulic Universal Testing System Frame Accessories
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Hydraulic Grip Pump
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Protective Shields
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Debris Shield for Floor Mounted Testing Machines
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Debris Shield for Table Mounted Testing Machines
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Debris Shield for Table Mounted Testing Machines
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Floor-Standing Interlocked Enclosure for LX/DX Frame
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Enclosure for LX/DX, 2366 mm (93.1 in) Maximum Height
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Enclosure for LX/DX, 2670 mm (105.1 in) Maximum Height
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Enclosure for LX/DX, 2976 mm (117.1 in) Maximum Height
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Enclosure for LX/DX, 3357 mm (132.1 in) Maximum Height
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Floor-Standing Interlocked Enclosure for 2 Column KN Frame
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Enclosure for HDX or 2 Column KN , 3277 mm (129 in) Maximum Height
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Enclosure for 2 Column KN, c (153 in) Maximum Height
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Floor-Standing Interlocked Enclosure for use with 4 Column Frame
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Debris Shield for Floor Mounted Testing Machines
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SATEC™ Series Static Hydraulic Test Systems
- Tension Rods
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In-head Wedge Grips (Flat)
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In-Head Flat Wedge Jaws - W-1214
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In-Head Flat Insert Grip Bodies
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In-Head Flat Insert Faces
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In-Head Flat Wedge Jaws
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In-Head Flat Wedge Jaws
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In-Head Flat Wedge Jaws
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In-Head Flat Wedge Jaws
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In-Head Flat Wedge Jaws
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In-Head Flat Wedge Jaws
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In-Head Flat Wedge Jaws
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In-Head Flat Wedge Jaws
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In-Head Flat Wedge Jaws
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In-Head Flat Wedge Jaws
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In-Head Flat Wedge Jaws
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In-Head Flat Wedge Jaws - W-1214
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In-head Wedge Grips (Vee)
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In-Head Vee Wedge Jaws - W-1912
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In-Head Vee Wedge Jaws - W-1215-A
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In-Head Vee Wedge Jaws- W-1662
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In-Head Vee Wedge Jaws - W-1763
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In-Head Vee Wedge Jaws - W-1916
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In-Head Vee Wedge Jaws- W-1260
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In-Head Vee Wedge Jaws - W-1215
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In-Head Vee Wedge Jaws - W-1261
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In-Head Vee Wedge Jaws - W-1561
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In-Head Vee Wedge Jaws - W-1669-A
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In-Head Vee Wedge Jaws - W-1562
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In-Head Vee Wedge Jaws - W-1669-B
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In-Head Vee Wedge Jaws - W-1410
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In-Head Vee Wedge Jaws - W-1410-A
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In-Head Vee Wedge Jaws - W-1411
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In-Head Vee Wedge Jaws - W-1563
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In-Head Vee Wedge Jaws - W-1563-A
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In-Head Vee Wedge Jaws - W-1912
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In-head Wedge Grips (Cable)
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In-Head Cable Grip Insert Holders for Testing 7 Strand Wire - W-1538
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In-Head Cable Grip Inserts for Testing 7 Strand Wire- W-1538-A
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In-Head Cable Grip Inserts for Testing 7 Strand Wire - W-1538-B
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In-Head Cable Grip Inserts for Testing 7 Strand Wire - W-1538-C
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In-Head Cable Grip Inserts for Testing 7 Strand Wire - W-1538-D
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In-Head Cable Grip Inserts for Testing 7 Strand Wire - W-1538-E
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In-Head Cable Grip Inserts for Testing 7 Strand Wire - W-1538-F
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In-Head Cable Grip Inserts for Testing 7 Strand Wire - W-1538-G
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In-Head Cable Grip Inserts for Testing 7 Strand Wire - W-1538-H
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In-Head Cable Grip Insert Holders for Testing 7 Strand Wire - W-1538
- T-Slotted Tables
- Grip Hangers & Filler Plates
- Compression Spacers
- Compression Bridges
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RD & QC Compression
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Fixture for 6 in Pad Cap Cylinders-W-1184-G
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Fixture for 6 in Sulfur Cap Cylinders-W-1183-H
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2 in Cube or 3 in x 6 in Cylinder Fixture-W-1186-G
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2 in Cube or 3 in x 6 in Cylinder Fixture - W-1186-H
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2 in Cube or 3 in x 6 in Cylinder Fixture - W-1186-I
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Splitting Tensile Fixture, 6 in x 12 in Cylinder - W-1187-H
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Splitting Tensile Fixture, 6 in x 12 in Cylinder - W-1187-I
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Splitting Tensile Fixture, 6 in x 12 in Cylinder - W-1187-G
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Plane Compression Platen - W-1190-B
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Compression Spacer - W-1376-A
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Compression Spacer - W-1376-B
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Compression Spacer - W-1376-C
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Compression Spacer - W-1377-A
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Compression Spacer - W-1377-B
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Compression Spacer - W-1377-C
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Fixture for 6 in Pad Cap Cylinders-W-1184-G
- RD & QC Flexure
- RD & QC Brick and Block
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Specimen Measuring and Preparation
- Specimen Preparation Systems
- Specimen Marking Punches
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Specimen Measurement Devices
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2850-007
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Vertically Mounted Probe Automatic Measurement System
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Automatic Data Entry Interface for use with Partner
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Micrometer, Outside, 0-25 mm (0-1 in) with Data Cable
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Micrometer, Outside, 25-50 mm (1-2 in) with Data Cable
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Hand Held Automatic Caliper Measurement System with Carbide Tips
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Caliper, Standard Jaw, 0-150 mm (0-6 in) w/Data Cable
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Caliper, Standard Jaw, 0-300 mm (0-12 in) w/Data Cable
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Caliper, Pointed Jaw, 0-150 mm (0-6 in) w/Data Cable
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2850-007
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Alignment Fixtures
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Application Specific Fixtures
- Elastomeric "O" Ring
- Food
- Paper and board
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Wood
- Adhesive
- Compression
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Flexure
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10kN Wood Bend Fixture Base Beam (800 mm max span)
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50kN Wood Bend Fixture Base Beam (800 mm max span)
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50kN Wood Bend Fixture Base Beam (1200 mm max span)
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10kN Four-point Upper Beam for use with Bend Fixture Lower Base Beam
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50kN Four-point Upper Beam for use with Bend Fixture Lower Base Beam
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3-Point Rigid Anvil Set. 20 mm Dia. Upper, 20 mm Dia. Lower.
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3-Point Rigid Anvil Set. 30 mm Dia. Upper, 15 mm Dia Lower.
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3-Point Rigid Anvil Set. 76 mm Dia. Upper, 76 mm Dia. Lower.
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3-Point Rigid Anvil Set. 60 mm Dia. Upper, 60 mm Dia. Lower.
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4-Point Rigid Anvil Set. 60 mm Dia. Upper.
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3-Point Articulating and Rolling Anvil Set. Rigid Wood Block Upper, 30 mm Dia Lower.
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3-Point Anvil Set 60 mm Dia. Upper (Rigid), 30 mm Dia Lower (Rolling and Articulating).
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3-Point Anvil Set 30 mm Dia. Upper (Rigid), 30 mm Dia Lower (Rolling and Articulating)
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4-Point Upper Anvil Set. 30 mm Dia Upper (Rolling and Articulating).
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3-Point Anvil Set. 30 mm Dia. Upper (Rigid), 30 mm Dia Lower (Rolling and Articulating)
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4-Point Upper Anvil Set. 30 mm Dia Upper (Rolling and Articulating).
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3-Point Articulating and Rolling Anvil Set. Rigid Wood Block Upper, Bearing Plate Lower.
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Yoke Deflectometer for use with 2820-040, -041 and -042 Bend Fixtures
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10kN Wood Bend Fixture Base Beam (800 mm max span)
- Shear
- Tension
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Electric Vehicle Battery Testing Accessories
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Biomedical Systems and Accessories
- Composite Test Fixtures
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Compression Platens
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Self-aligning/Spherical seatings
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Spherical Seating, 100 kN
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Spherical Seating, 300kN
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Spherical Seating, 500 kN / 250 kN
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Spherical Seating, 2,000 kN / 1,000 kN
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Compression Platen with Integral Spherical Seat (50 mm dia.)
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Compression Platen with Integral Spherical Seat (50 mm dia.)
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Compression Platen with Integral Spherical Seat (100 mm dia.)
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Compression Platen with Integral Spherical Seat (100 mm dia.)
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Compression Platen with Integral Spherical Seat (150 mm dia.)
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Compression Platen with Integral Spherical Seat (150 mm dia.)
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Compression Platen with Integral Spherical Seat (200 mm dia.)
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Compression Platen with Integral Spherical Seat (200 mm dia.)
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Compression Platen - Spherically Seated - Diameter 79 mm (3.125 in)
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Compression Platen - Spherically Seated - Diameter 114 mm (4.5 in)
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Compression Platen - Spherically Seated - Diameter 165 mm (6.5 in)
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Compression Platen - Spherically Seated - Diameter 228 mm (9.0 in)
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Compression Platen - Spherically Seated - Diameter 305 mm (12 in)
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Spherical Seating, 100 kN
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Self-aligning/Spherical seatings
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Couplings and Adapters
- Custom Accessories
- Electronics and Microelectronics Testing Systems and Accessories
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Extensometers
- Averaging Clip-on Extensometer
- Axial Clip-on
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AutoX750 Automatic Contacting Extensometer
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Biaxial Clip-on
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Biaxial Extensometer 25 mm Axial Gauge Length 1 Axial 1 Transverse
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Biaxial Extensometer 50 mm Axial Gauge Length
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Biaxial Extensometer 1 inch Gauge Length
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Biaxial Extensometer 2 Inch Axial Gauge Length 1 Axial 1 Transverse
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Biaxial Extensometer 25 mm Axial Gauge Length 2 Axial 1 Transverse
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Biaxial Extensometer 50 mm Gauge Length
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Biaxial Extensometer 25 mm Axial Gauge Length 1 Axial 1 Transverse
- Calibrators for Extensometers
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Compression Deflectometers (LVDT)
- Crack Opening Displacement (COD) gauges
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High-Temperature Extensometers
- High-Temperature Extensometers < 600 °C Capacitive
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High-Temperature Extensometers < 950 °C Capacitive
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1000 deg.C High Temperature Axial Extensometer;12.5mm Gauge Length +20% -10%
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High-Temperature Axial Extensometer; 12.5mm Guage Length, +20% / -10% Capacity
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High-Temp Strain Gauge Extensometer; 25mm Gauge Length, +10% -5% Capacity
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High-Temp Extensometer; 25mm Gauge Length, +10% -5% Capacity
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E-Series High Temperature Extensometer; 25mm Length
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E-Series High Temperature Extensometer; 50mm Length
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High Temperature Extensometer
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High Temperature Replaceable Inserts
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High Temp Type EG1 Replaceable Insert
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High Temperature Type EG2 Replaceable Insert
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High Temperature Nut & Bolt Set for Replaceable Insert Extensometers
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1000 deg.C High Temperature Axial Extensometer;12.5mm Gauge Length +20% -10%
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Long Travel Extensometer
- AVE 2 Non-Contacting Video Extensometer
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Static Axial Clip-On Extensometer
- Transverse Clip-on Extensometers
- Fastener Fixtures
- Flex Fixtures
- Peel, Friction, and Puncture Test Fixtures
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Request a Catalog
- Test Plates
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View the Accessories Catalog
Testing Software
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Bluehill LE for Basic Testing
- CEAST Software
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DIC Replay
- LCF3 Software
- Bluehill Central Software
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Bluehill Elements for Basic Materials Testing on 3400 Systems
- Bluehill Fracture
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Bluehill HV
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Bluehill Impact for Drop Towers
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Bluehill Universal Computer Requirements
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Latest Features in Bluehill® Universal
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Method Templates in Bluehill Universal
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CrashSim
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CrashSim Office
- RS LabSite® modulogic
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WaveMatrix2
ASTM
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ASTM D2444 Impact Resistance of Plastic Pipe and Fittings
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ASTM A746 Specification for Ductile Iron Gravity Sewer Pipe
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ASTM D6110 Determination of Charpy Impact Properties
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ASTM A370, A416, ISO 15630 Tensile Testing of Multi-Wire Strand for Prestressed Concrete
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ASTM D7136/D7136M-05 Measuring Damage Resistance of Composite to Impact Event
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ASTM A615 - Standard Specification for Deformed and Plain Carbon-Steel Bars for Concrete Reinforcement
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ASTM A938 / ISO 7800 - Standard Test Method for Torsion Testing of Wire
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ASTM C109 Compression Testing 2-Inch Concrete Cubes
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Flex Testing of Fiber Reinforced Concrete to ASTM C1609-10
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ASTM C170 Compressive Strength of Dimension Stone
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ASTM C365 Compression Testing of Sandwich Core Materials
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ASTM C78 Flexural Strength of Concrete Beams
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ASTM C880 Flexural Strength of Dimension Stone
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ASTM C99 Modulus of Rupture of Dimension Stone
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The Definitive Guide to ASTM D1002 Lap Shear Testing of Adhesively Bonded Materials
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ASTM D1037 Internal Bond Testing of Fiberboard and Wood Adhesives
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ASTM D1238 Meltflow Rates of Thermoplastics by Extrusion Plastometer
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ASTM D1238 - Testing High Fluidity Samples with a Piston Holding Device
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ASTM D1335 Tuft Bind of Pile Yarn Floor Coverings
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ASTM D1876 Peel Resistance for Adhesives, T-Peel Test
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ASTM D1894-14 Coefficient of Friction of Plastic Film
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ASTM D256: Izod Impact on Carbon/PPS Composites Made from Recycled Carbon Fiber
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ASTM D256 Impact Strength of 3D Printing Peek
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ASTM D2844 AASHTO T190 CTM 301: Moisture Exudation Test Compacted Soils
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ASTM D3039
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ASTM D3330 Peel Adhesion Testing of Pressure Sensitive Adhesive Tapes
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ASTM D3364 Flow Rates for Poly Vinyl Chloride
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ASTM D3763 High-Speed Puncture Properties of Plastics
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ASTM D3822 Tensile Properties of Textile Fibers
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ASTM D3835: Extrusion of neat and carbon reinforced polyether ether ketone (PEEK)
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ASTM D3846 In-Plane Shear Strength of Reinforced Plastics
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ASTM D413 Rubber Property-Adhesion to Flexible Substrate
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ASTM D429 Rubber Property - Adhesion to Rigid Substrates
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ASTM D575-91: Standard Test Methods for Rubber Properties in Compression
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ASTM D6484 Open Hole Compressive Strength of Polymer Matrix Composite Laminates
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ASTM D695 Compression Testing Rigid Plastics
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ASTM D7192 High Speed Puncture Properties of Plastic Film
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The Definitive Guide to ASTM D882 Tensile Testing of Thin Plastic Film
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The Definitive Guide to ASTM D903, Peel or Stripping Strength of Adhesive Bonds
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Wood Shear Testing
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ASTM E190, AWS B4.0 Guided Bend Test of Welds
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ASTM E208 Drop Weight Test for Nil-Ductility Temperature of Ferritic Steel
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ASTM E23 Charpy Impact Testing Sub-Size Specimens
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ASTM E290 Bend Testing of Material for Ductility
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ASTM E345-16 Standard Test Method for Tension Testing of Metallic Foil
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ASTM F1306 Slow Rate Penetration Resistance of Flexible Barrier Films and Laminates
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ASTM F1614 Impulse and Fatigue of Athletic Footwear Using Energy Control
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ASTM F1717
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ASTM F2077
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ASTM F2256 Strength Properties of Tissue Adhesives by T-Peel Testing
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ASTM F2267
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ASTM F2346 Characterization and Fatigue Testing of Spinal Intervertebral Disc Prostheses
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ASTM F2516 Tensile Testing of Nitinol Wire
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ASTM F2606 Three-Point Bending Balloon Expandable Vascular Stents and Stent Systems
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ASTM F382 Flexural Fatigue Testing Metallic Bone Plates
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ASTM F384 Metallic Angled Orthopaedic Fracture Fixation Devices
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ASTM F543 Axial and Torsion Testing of Metallic Medical Bone Screws
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ASTM F88 Seal Strength of Flexible Barrier Materials
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ASTM A370: Mechanical Testing of Steel Products
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ASTM C39 Compression Testing Concrete Cylinders
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The Definitive Guide to ASTM D3574
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The Definitive Guide to ASTM D624 Tear Strength Testing of Rubber and Elastomers
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The Definitive Guide to ASTM D790 Flexure Testing of Plastics
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ASTM E8 Tension Testing of Metallic Materials
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ASTM C1550 Flexural Toughness of Fiber Reinforced Concrete
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ASTM C633 Adhesion or Cohesion Strength of Thermal Spray Coatings
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ASTM D3410 - Measuring the Compressive Strength of Polymer Matrix Composites
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ASTM D5766 Open-Hole Tensile Strength of Polymer Matrix Composite Laminates
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ASTM D5961 - Bearing Response of Polymer Matrix Composite Laminates
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ASTM D638: The Definitive Guide To Plastic Tensile Testing
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ASTM F2412 - Impact Resistance - Safety Shoes
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ASTM D6641 - Compressive Properties of Polymer Matrix Composite Materials Using a Combined Loading Compression (CLC) Test Fixture
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ASTM D1414 Standard Test Methods for Rubber O-Rings
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ASTM D7137 - Compressive Residual Strength Properties of Damaged Polymer Matrix Composite Plates
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Gripping Solutions for Tensile Testing to ASTM A48, E8, A370, and GOST 1497-1
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ASTM D7860 Torque Retention for Child Resistant Packaging
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ASTM E1820 Fracture Toughness
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A Guide to Static and Cyclic Fatigue Testing of Surgical Fixation Devices in accordance with ASTM F2193
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ASTM F606 Fastener Testing Bolt Test
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Flex Testing of Fiber Reinforced Concrete to ASTM C1609-10
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ASTM E399 Fracture Toughness
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The Definitive Guide to ASTM D412 Tensile Testing of Elastomers
- ASTM D5930 Thermal Conductivity Tests on Molten Plastics
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ASTM D5034 Breaking Strength and Elongation of Textile Fabrics Grab Test
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ASTM D5035 Breaking Strength and Elongation of Textile Fabrics (Strip Method)
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ASTM D7269 Testing Aramid Cords: The Proper Grip
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ASTM D885 Industrial Filament Yarns Made from Manufactured Organic-Based Fibers
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ASTM E21 Elevated Temperature Tension Tests of Metallic Materials
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ASTM D1004-13 Tear Resistance (Graves Tear) of Plastic Film or Sheeting
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ASTM D1708-13 Tensile Properties of Plastics by Use of Microtensile Specimens
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ASTM D1525 Determination of Vicat Softening Temperature of Plastics
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ASTM D2256 - Standard Test Method for Tensile Properties of Yarns by the Single-Strand Method
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ASTM D2261 Tearing Strength of Fabrics
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ASTM D3163: Lap-Shear Testing of Bonded Rigid Plastics
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ASTM F2458 Wound Closure Strength of Tissue Adhesives and Sealants
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ASTM D4018 Standard Test Methods for Properties of Continuous Filament Carbon and Graphite Fiber Tows
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ASTM D4632 - Standard Test Method for Grab Breaking Load and Elongation of Geotextiles
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ASTM D5587 Tearing Strength Fabrics by Trapezoid Procedure
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ASTM D6272 Flexural Properties of Plastics and Electrical Insulating Materials
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Fire Resistant Steel: High-temp testing related to ASTM E119
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Testing Polymer Hydrogels to ASTM F2150
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ASTM C297 - Tensile Strength Composite Sandwich Constructions
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ASTM E21 - Hot Tensile Testing on Universal Testing Machines
ISO
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Plastic Strain Ratio (r-value) measurements according ISO 10113, ASTM E517, and JIS Z 2254
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Tensile Strain Hardening Exponent (n)
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ISO 10310 Non-Contact extensometry for Geosynthetics
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ISO 10555 Tensile Testing of Catheter Tubing
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Syringe Testing to ISO 11040
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EN455-2, ISO 11193, ASTM D6319 Tensile Testing of Medical Gloves
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ISO 1133 Melt Mass-Flow Rate and Melt Volume-Flow Rate Thermoplastics
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ISO 1133-2 and ASTM D1238: when Load Cell ensures Repeatability of Results.
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ISO 11339 T-Peel Test Flexible to Flexible Bonded Assemblies
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ISO 11343 Determination of Adhesive Bond Strength Under Impact (wedge-peel test)
- ISO/TS 11405 Tensile Adhesion and Bond Strength of Dental Materials and Adhesives
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ISO 11443 and ASTM D3835 tests to study Polymer Degradation
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ISO 11443, ASTM D3835 Determination of Properties of Polymeric Materials with a Capillary Rheometer
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ISO 11443 – Rheology of Heat-Curing Elastomers/Silicone at Room Temperature
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ISO 11443 Fluidity of Plastics Using Capillary and Slit Die Rheometers
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ISO 11443 Research, Design and Quality Assurance for Injection Moulding
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ISO 11443 – Rheology of low viscosity fluid for spray application
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ISO 11443 Extrudate Swelling
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ISO 11608-1:2014 Needle-Based Injection Systems
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ISO 11897 Thermoplastic Flexible Film Packaging, Tear Propagation Edge Folds
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TMF Testing to ISO 12111 & ASTM E2368
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ISO 13001 and ASTM D3479 Improving Throughput in Composites Fatigue Tests
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ISO 13934-1 Tensile Properties of Fabrics
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ISO 13937-2 Tear Properties of Fabrics
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ISO 13937-3 Tear Properties of Fabrics
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ISO 13937-4 Tear Properties of Fabrics
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ISO 14125 Flexural Properties of Fiber-Reinforced Plastic Composites
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ISO 14126 In-Plane Compressive Properties of Fiber-Reinforced Plastic Composites
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ISO 14129 In-Plane Shear Stress/Shear Strain Response
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ISO 14130 Determination of Apparent Interlaminar Shear Strength by Short-Beam Method
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ISO 1421 Tensile Strength Elongation at Break for Rubber-Coated or Plastic-Coated Fabrics
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Tensile Strength of Basalt Fiber Reinforced Plastic (BFRP) Rebar
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ISO 14801 Dynamic Fatigue Testing Dental Implants
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A Guide to Cyclic Fatigue Testing of Tibial Tray Components in accordance with ASTM F1800 and ISO 14879
- ISO 15630-1
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ISO 16402 Flexural Testing of Acrylic Resin Cements Used in Orthopaedics
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ISO 17744 Determination of specific volume as a function of temperature and pressure (pvT diagram)
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The Definitive Guide to ISO 178
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ISO 179-2 Determination of Charpy Impact Properties - Instrumented
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ISO 1798 Tensile Strength Flexible Cellular Polymeric Materials
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ISO 180 Determination of Izod Impact Strength
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ISO 18489
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ISO 1926 Rigid Cellular Plastics Tensile Properties
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ISO 2062 Single-end Breaking Force and Elongation at Break of Yarns from Packages
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ISO 20795-1 and 20795-2 Flexure Test of Base Polymers
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ISO 2411 Coating Adhesion Rubber-Coated Plastics-Coated Fabrics
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ISO 306 Determination of Vicat Softening Temperature (VST)
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ISO 3133, ISO 3349, & ASTM D143 Flexural Properties of Wood
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ISO 3183 Fastener Double Shear Testing
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ISO 34-1 - Rubber, Vulcanized or Thermoplastic – Determination of Tear Strength
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ISO 36
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How to Perform a Tensile Test to ISO 37
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How to Perform a Shear Test to ISO 4587
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ISO 527-2:2012 Tensile Properties of Plastics
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ISO 527-3 Tensile Properties of Films and Sheets
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ISO 527-4 Tensile Properties of Isotropic and Orthotropic Fiber-Reinforced Plastic Composites
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ISO 604 Compressive Properties of Plastics
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ISO 6603-2 Puncture Impact Behavior of Rigid Plastics
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ISO 6603-2 Impact Resistance of Composite Materials - Nautical Applications
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ISO 6603 – ASTM D3763: Quick impact at low temperature
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ISO 6892 Tensile Testing of Metallic Materials
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ISO 75 and ISO 306: HDT and VST Tests on High Temperature Polymers
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ISO 7886-1 Testing Sterile Hypodermic Syringes
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ISO 80369 - Small Bore Connectors for Liquids
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ISO 8067 Flexible Cellular Polymeric Materials Tear Strength
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ISO 8295 Coefficient of Friction Plastic Film and Sheeting
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ISO 844 Rigid Cellular Plastics Compression Properties
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ISO 6383-1 Tear Resistance Plastic Film and Sheeting
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ISO 6872 Flexural Strength Testing of Dental Ceramics
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ISO 7206-4, 7206-6, and 7206-8 Endurance and Fatigue Testing Artifical Hip Implant Prostheses
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ISO 813 Adhesion Strength of Rubber to Rigid Substrates
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ISO 8256 Tensile Impact Tests on Playing Cards (PVC)
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ISO 9073-4 Tear Resistance Nonwovens
Others
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AITM Airbus Test Method for Determination of Compression Strength After Impact
- AASHTO T190
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API5L & ISO 3183 Tensile Testing of Pipe and Tube
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ANSI/AWS B4.0 Tensile Testing of Welds
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Axial Torsion Fatigue
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Ball Indent Test Fixture
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Blister Pack Testing
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BSS 7260 Post-Impact Compressive Strength of Composite Laminates
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BS EN 319 Perpendicular Tensile Strength of Particleboards and Fiberboards
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Rheological tests on cap liners manufactured for plastic bottle caps
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Fatigue Testing of Compressor Valves
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Fatigue Testing of Computer Keyboards
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Multi-Axial Stress States Cruciform Specimens
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Shear Adhesion Strength Testing Dental Materials and Adhesives
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Impact Performance of Polycrystalline Diamond Cutters
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Compression Torsion Fatigue Testing of Drill Bit Tips
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Durability and Fatigue Testing of Elastomeric Materials and Components
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Spring Simulation with the ElectroPuls
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Electro-Thermal Mechanical Testing
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EN12089 - Determination of bending behaviour of Thermal Insulation Products.
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EN12090 - Determination of shear behaviour of Thermal Insulation Products.
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EN 12242 Peel Strength Touch and Close Fasteners (Hook and Loop)
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EN 14477 Puncture Resistance of Flexible Packaging Material
- EN 14509 Shear Strength and Shear Modulus Roofing and Cladding Sandwich Panels
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EN 1465 Adhesives Lap Shear Bond Strength of Rigid-to-Rigid Assemblies
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EN 1719 Tack Measurement Pressure Sensitive Adhesives Loop Tack
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EN 2561:1995 Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastics — Unidirectional Laminates — Tensile Test Parallel to the Fiber Direction
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EN 2597 Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastics. Unidirectional Laminates. Tensile Test Perpendicular to the Fiber Direction
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EN 50086-2-4 Conduit Systems, Cable Management Underground
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EN 826 –Determination of compression behaviour of Thermal Insulation Products
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EN 868-5 Packaging Materials Heat Self-Sealable Pouches Plastic Film
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EN12430 Point Compression of Thermal Insulation
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Extrusion Plastometer Manual Mass Selector
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Dynamic Fatigue Testing Femoral Nails
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High Velocity Three-Point Bending Test – Fiber Cement Materials
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Fatigue Testing of Finger Implants
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FINAT Test Method No. 2 (FTM2) Peel Adhesion 90°
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High Strain Rate Testing Metals
- High-speed impact testing on dashboards
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IS 1608 Tensile Testing Metallic Materials at Ambient Temperature
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EN 1939 Peel Adhesion Self Adhesive Tapes
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JEDEC JESD22B113
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Edgewise Drop Impact on Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) glass panels
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Low Force Dynamic Fatigue Testing of Tissues and Biomaterials
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In Vitro Microindentation of Bone to Determine Mechanical Properties
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MIL-STD-883 Department of Defense Test Method Standard for Microcircuits
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Tensile Testing To NADCAP Alignment Standards
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NASM 1312-13 Fastener Double Shear Testing
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BS EN 13277 Striking Back Safely
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Pill Crush Testing
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AC133 Rebar Coupler Test of Mechanical Connector Systems
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Determining the Residual Seal Force (RSF)
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Impact Performance of Roofing Tiles
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Impact Performance of Safety Helmets
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Durability Testing Shock Absorbers
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Impact Resistance of Plastic Shotgun Shell Wadding
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Dynamic Investigation on the Influence of Inflation Pressure in Sports Balls
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Fatigue Testing Stent Materials and Structures
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Tensile Testing of Surgical Sutures
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Syringe Needle Testing
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Tensile Testing of Paper
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Lower Force Dynamic Fatigue Testing Plastics
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Fatigue and Fracture Testing of Tire Reinforcement Wire
Automotive
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Chassis and Body
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Bumper Impact Testing
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Chassis and Body High Strain Rate Testing
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Composite Laminates Compression After Impact Testing
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Composite Laminates Tensile Testing
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Crash Simulation
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Exhaust Line Durability Test
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Exhaust Mount Fatigue Testing
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Fatigue Testing
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Full Vehicle Testing
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Road Simulation System
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Sheet Metal Tensile Testing
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Structural Durability
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Bumper Impact Testing
- Drivetrain and Suspension
- Electronics
- Engine
- Interior
- Joining
- Safety Systems
- Wheel and Tire
Electronics and Microelectronics
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Consumer Electronic Devices
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Bend Testing of Cables and Wires
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Bend Testing of Devices
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Bend Testing of Screens and Display Panels
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Button and Switch Tactility Testing
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Compression Testing of Batteries
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Headphones Compression Testing
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Insert and Extract Testing on Devices
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Multi-Point Compression Testing of Screens
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Peel Testing of Screens and Displays
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Bend Testing of Cables and Wires
- General Purpose Applications
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Component Testing: Electronics Keypad
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Microelectronics
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Bend Test of Electronic Packages
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Bend Testing of Printed Circuit Boards
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Compression Testing of IC Packages
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Die Shear Testing of Electronic Packages
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Lead Frame and Wire Bond Pull Test
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Solder Ball Compression Test
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Stud Pull Test for Electronic Packages
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Tensile Testing of Copper Clad Laminates (CCL)
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Torsion Testing of Flexible Circuits and Microelectronic Components
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Bend Test of Electronic Packages
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Tensile Test of Fine Wires
Biomedical Testing
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FDA 21 CFR Part 11 Compliance
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Biomaterials
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Bioadhesives Peel Testing
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Hard Tissue Testing
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Hydrogel Tensile Testing
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Impact Tests On Orthopedic Implants
-
Impact Performance of Pharmaceutical Tablets
-
Soft Tissue Testing
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Radial Force Evaluation of Stent Grafts
-
Tissue Adhesives Testing Using a Variable Angle Peel Fixture
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Tensile Testing Polymeric Membranes
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Bioadhesives Peel Testing
- Dental
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Drug Delivery Device and Container Testing
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Guide to PPE Testing
- Implantable Devices
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Testing Medical Consumables
- Orthopedics
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Bluehill® Universal Software: Top 5 FAQs
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BHU and Software Updates
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Braided Rope Tensile Testing
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Materials and Applications Solutions for the Biomedical, Plastics, and Elastomer Industries
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Compression Testing of Concrete Blocks with Recycled Plastic
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How To Investigate Dynamic Failures of Materials
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How to Test the HDT of 3D Printing Materials
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Drop Tower Tensile Impact Testing for High Strain Rate Measurements
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Origami-based structures under Impact load
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Product Spotlight: Component Test Plate
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Wedge Peel Impact Test on Adhesives
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How to test carbon fiber impact strength
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Pendulum Impact Testing Machine or Drop Tower
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5 steps to selecting hammers for your pendulum impact testing machine
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Falling weight impact testing for simulation precision: meet Lamborghini
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Manual or Automatic Melt Flow Index Testers
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Mechanical Testing of Additive Manufactured Components
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How to measure the Melt Flow Index of recycled and biodegradable plastics
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Using a 3-Jaw Chuck for Materials Testing
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Alignment Tips for the AutoX750 Extensometer
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How to Perform a CAI Test More Accurately and Safely
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Why is Pendulum Impact Testing Important in Research
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Drop Weight Impact Test: Top Tips for Accurate Results
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Guide to Syringe Testing
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Heat Deflection Temperature and Vicat Softening Temperature Testing: How to Maximize Throughput, Repeatability, and Safety
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How To Decrease Variability in Test Results with Specimen Protect
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Top Benefits of Semi-Automation for Materials Testing
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Melt Flow Index Tester Maintenance: top tips to optimize repeatability and accuracy
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The ABCs of XY Stage Adhesive Tack Testing
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How to Achieve More Repeatable Test Results in 3D Printing Applications
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NLR Unveils Instron's E20000 All-Electric Fatigue Machine
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Top 5 Considerations When Selecting a Pendulum Impact Testing Machine
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Ductile to Brittle Transition Temperature
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Automation AMP
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Penn State Students Receive a Behind-the-Scenes Tour
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Non Contacting Strain Measurement Techniques in Fatigue Testing of Polymer Matrix Composites
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Cup Crusher
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Opticle Strain Article
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40 Million Contact Lenses
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CEAST Quality Magazine Article Automotive
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Metals AMP
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The Future of Fatigue Testing in the Automobile Industry
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AMP_Biomaterials
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Gage RR Quality
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South America
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Growth of ITW Young Professionals Network in Europe
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Smartphone Case ASM
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MPX AZom
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UK Programme
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Supporting Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Programs
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WPI Video
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AZoM 3 Challenges Plastics
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AMandP on DIC
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Elena Plastics Profile
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Rebar Challenges AZoM
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Steel Reinforcement Bar: A Tensile Testing Guide
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Lab Health Campaign AZoM
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Updates to Metals Testing Standards
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The Benefits of Automated Materials Testing
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An Introduction to Digital Image Correlation
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Medical Packaging Standards Article
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MeltFlow Tutorial
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AT3 for Automation
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MassChallenge
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Powisset Farm
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Overcoming Sheet Metal Testing Challenges
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Increase Efficiency Without Sacrificing Safety
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What is The Difference Between Proportional and Non-proportional Clamping Force?
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What is the Best Way to Check the Functionality of my ElectroPuls™ Load Cell?
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What is N-value?
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Software Module Increases Test Frequency for Fatigue Testing of Composites and Polymers
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Instron Drop Tower Showcased at 27th International Colloquium on Plastics Technology in Germany
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4-Point Bend Testing of Carbon Fiber
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Charpy Impact Testing: Minimizing Hammer Changes
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Adhesives in the Automotive Industry
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Instron Awarded by the United Way
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The Truth About Strain Gauge Load Cells vs. Pressure Transducers
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Thermoset and Thermoplastic Composites ... What’s the Difference?
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Testing United States Bridges at Columbia University
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Wedge Action Grips: Which is Moving?
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Challenges of Rebar Testing
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Composites on the Move
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Backward Strain at Yield — Discontinuous Yielding/YPE Material
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Does a Charpy or an Izod Impact Test Replicate any Real-Life Scenarios?
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Reducing Variablity in Plastics Testing
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Plastics Testing: Increasing Laboratory Efficiency & Throughput
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Understanding Changes to Key Plastics Testing Standards
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High Frequency Testing of Nitinol Wire
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Quick Tips for Balancing Load Cells
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WPI Students Test ACL Graft Pretension Methods
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Extensometer Slippage
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How to Test Lap-Shear Specimens
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Understanding Melt Flow Testing and Its Importance
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Testing a Student-Made Off-Road Vehicle
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Evaluating the Quality of High Performance Plastics Molding
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How to Address Challenges in QC Medical Device Testing
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Is Design Validation Slowing Down Your Time To Market
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A Case for Extensometry
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Challenges of Rigorous Demands
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Question From a Customer: Air Bubbles in Extrudate
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Tips and Tricks for Packaging Testing
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Hope for the Holidays 2012
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Tips on Using Environmental Chambers and Furnaces
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Question From a Customer: Why is Strain Rate Important?
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Reminder to Not Let Your Standards Slip
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Materials in Space
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Industry Insights Series with Marco Bronzoni
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Simulating a Physiological Environment
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The Evolution of Composites Testing
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Analysis at Every Stage of the Plastics Lifecycle
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United Way Honors Instron for 2012 2013
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Equipment Considerations for a Well-aligned Test
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Question from a Customer- Bagley Correction
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Industry Insights Series with David Fry
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Upper Yield Calculations—Discontinuous Yielding/YPE Material
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Instron Year in Review
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Creation of a New Generation of Testing Instruments
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Creation of a New Generation of Testing Instruments: Part 2
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Grip it Right
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Predicting the Properties of Virtual Materials
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Protecting Mobile Devices from Impact Damage
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Question from a Customer
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Race Ahead of Strain Measurements
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Sometimes You Never Know Where This Job Will Take You
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30 Years and Counting
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Damage Tolerance Is it Important to You
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Quick Gripping Tips
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A Very Deep Investment
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Hobas Pipe USA Installs Giant Custom-Built Instron Frame
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Industry Update: Mechanical Testing of Stents and Stent Materials
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Composites Question from a Customer
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Glossary of Materials Testing Terms
- Terms That Begin With "A"
- Terms That Begin With "B"
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Terms That Begin With "C"
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Calibration
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Capillary Rheometer
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CEAST: Compagnia Europea Apparecchi Scientifici Torino (CEAST)
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Channel
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Impact Charpy
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Cleavage Strength
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Climbing Drum Peel Test
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Coefficient of Elasticity
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Cohesive Strength
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Complex Modulus
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Compliance
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Composite Channel
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Compressibility
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Compressibility and Recovery Test
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Compression-Deflection Test
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Compression Fatigue
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Compression Set
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Compressive Deformation
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Compressive Strength
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Compressive Yield Strength
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Constant Amplitude
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Control Loop
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Control Mode
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Control Pendant
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Controller
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Crack Propagation
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Creep
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Creep and Stress-Relaxation Test
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Creep Limit
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Creep Rate
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Creep Recovery
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Creep Rupture Strength
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Creep Strength
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Creep Test
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Crosshead
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Crosshead (Impact)
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Crush Resistance
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Crushing Load
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Crushing Strength
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Calibration
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Terms That Begin With "D"
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Dies (Rheology)
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Damping
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Deflection to Maximum Load (Impact)
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Deformation Energy
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Deformation Under Load
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Delamination Strength
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Denier
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Derived Channel
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Dynamic Mechanical Analysis (DMA)
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Double Shear Round
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Drift
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Drop Height (Impact)
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Drop Weight Assembly
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Dry Strength
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Ductile Failure (Impact)
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Ductility
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Dynamic Creep
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Dies (Rheology)
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Terms That Begin With "E"
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EASL
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Eccentricity of Loading
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Edge Tearing Strength
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Elastic Hysteresis
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Elastic Limit
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Elastic Limit, Apparent
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Elasticity
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Elongation
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Embrittlement
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Endurance
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Energy
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Energy to Failure (Impact)
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Energy to Maximum Load (Impact)
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Energy to Yield (Impact)
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Engineering Strain
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Engineering Stress
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Definition of Error
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Event Detector
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Extension
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Extensometer
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Extrusion
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EASL
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Terms That Begin With "F"
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Fatigue
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Fatigue Life
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Fatigue Limit
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Fatigue Notch Factor
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Fatigue Ratio
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Fatigue Strength
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Fatigue Strength Reduction Factor
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Fatigue Test
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Fiber Stress
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Filler
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Flag (Impact)
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Flex Resistance
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Flexural Modulus of Elasticity
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Flexural Strength
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Flexure Test
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Flow Stress
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Fracture Initiation
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Fracture Stress
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Fracture Test
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Fracture Toughness
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Frequency (Impact Data Acquisition)
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Frequency, Natural
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Frequency Response
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Full-Scale
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Fatigue
- Terms That Begin With "G"
- Terms That Begin With "H"
- Terms That Begin With "I"
- Terms That Begin With "J"
- Terms That Begin With "K"
- Terms That Begin With "L"
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Terms That Begin With "M"
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What is Materials Testing?
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Maximum Fiber Stress
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Maximum Load (Impact)
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Maximum (yield) Load (Impact)
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Mean Stress
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Measurement
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Measurement Consistency
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Melt Flow Rate (MFR, MVR)
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Melt Index
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Minimum Bend Radius
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Modulus in Bending
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Modulus of Elasticity
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Modulus of Rigidity
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Modulus of Rupture
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Modulus of Strain Hardening
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Modulus of Toughness
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What is Materials Testing?
- Terms That Begin With "N"
- Terms That Begin With "O"
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Terms That Begin With "P"
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Parallel Length
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Peak Maximum/Minimum
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Peel Extension
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Peel Factor
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Peel Length
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Peel Resistance
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Peel Strength
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Physical Measurement
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Piezoelectric
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Plastic
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Plastic Deformation
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Plastic Strain Ratio
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Plasticity
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Plasticity Number
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Poisson's Ratio
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Preload
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Pressure Transducer
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Prompt Workspace
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Prompted Test
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Proof Stress
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Proportional Limit
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Parallel Length
- Terms That Begin With "Q"
- Terms That Begin With "R"
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Terms That Begin With "S"
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S-N Diagram
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Safety Shield
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Sample
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Secant Modulus of Elasticity
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Self-Identification
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Set Point
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Shear Modulus of Elasticity
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Shear Rate
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Shear Strength
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Shear Stress
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Shock Absorbers
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Slack
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Soft-Keys
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Specimen
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Specimen Protect
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Splitting Resistance
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Springback
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Standalone Mode
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Stiffness
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Stop Blocks
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Strain
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Strain Energy
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Strain Hardening Exponent
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Strain Pacing
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Strain Point
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Definition of Strain Rate
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Strain Rate (Adaptive)
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Strain Relaxation
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Straining Rate
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Strength Coefficient
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Strength Reduction Ratio
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Stress Amplitude
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Stress Concentration Factor
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Stress Rate
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Stress Ratio
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Stress Relaxation
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Stress Rupture Strength
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Stress-Strain Diagram
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Stress-Strain Ratio
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Stressing Rate
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Striker (Impact)
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Stripping Strength
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S-N Diagram
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Terms That Begin With "T"
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Table (Impact)
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Tangent Modulus of Elasticity
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Tear Length
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Tear Resistance
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Tearing Strength
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Tenacity
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Tensile Impact Test with Pendulum Impact Tester
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What is Tensile Strength?
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Tension Set
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Tex
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T-Grooved Baseplate (Impact)
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Thermoplastic
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Thermosetting
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Torsional Deformation
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Torsional Modulus of Elasticity
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Torsional Strain
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Torsional Strength
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Torsional Stress
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Total Absorbed Energy (Impact)
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Total Deflection (Impact)
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Total Energy (Impact)
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Toughness
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Transducer
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Transverse Strain
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True Strain
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Tup
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Tup Insert
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Table (Impact)
- Terms That Begin With "U"
- Terms That Begin With "V"
- Terms That Begin With "W"
- Terms That Begin With "X"
- Terms That Begin With "Y"
- Terms That Begin With "Z"
Case Studies
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A Comparative Study of Test Result Variability
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AMRC
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ANH Refractories
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Unique Dynamic and Static Testing Function of ElectroPuls
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Ghent University
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Ghent University
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INNOPROOF
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LOLIWARE | Seaweed Derived Plastics
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Beijing Naton Medical Group
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Polyset Company
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PRA
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Realtest | Case Study
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Samyang
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Siemens combine Machine Learning with ElectroPuls
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Synoste
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TPRC
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Tubular Services
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TÜV SÜD Case Study
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UCL Low Force Testing with ElectroPuls
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University Research
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Wentworth
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Whitehouse Laboratories
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ZF Shanghai Case Study
News and Resources
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Dynamic Testing for Composites
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Plastics Testing Challenges
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Rebar Testing Solutions
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Consumer Reports Bend Test
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Instron Partners with Polyset
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Syringe Qualification Testing
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Instron Quality Magazine Article
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Instron Masterclasses
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Introducing TestProfiler
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Materials World Profile: Lisa Goodwin
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Upcoming Webinar on Meltflow and Rheology
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AZoM Insights from Industry Interview
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Looking to Get the Most Out of Your Instron Machine?
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Recruitment Begins For Instron Europe’s 2015 Graduate Programme
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She's an Engineer: Maeve Higham
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The Fundamentals of Rheology Testing Webinar
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Instron at National Plastics Exposition
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Instron at ORS
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Challenges of Rebar Testing Webinar
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Instron at Materials 2015
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Instron at Space Tech Expo
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Instron Profiled by the European Business Journal
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The Three Main Challenges of Plastics Testing
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Webinar Library Update
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Introducing TestMaster AT3/AT3+ Low Cost Automated Testing System
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Instron at Sixth World Conference on 3D Fabrics
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New Video - Melt Flow Testers
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Instron at Plast-Ex in Toronto
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Women in Plastics Profile: Elena Mangano
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Steel Reinforcement Bar: A Tensile Testing Guide
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Instron's Early Career Planning Fun Day
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AZoM Insights from Industry: Building a Business Case for Modernisation
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Visit Instron at ICCM20
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Can your lab be automated?
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Solutions for Sheet Metal Testing
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Instron Exhibits at JEC World 2016 in Paris
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Instron at MD&M West 2016
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What Does Your Lab Value?
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Mechanical Testing of Automotive Composites
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Introducing the new HV Series
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Webinar | Effectively Searching, Analyzing and Sharing Your Test Results | April 28
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Polymers Testing Webinars
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Learn About the New ISO 6892-1:2016
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Industrial Products Group Relocation Announcement
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Instron at K 2016: Testing plastics from static to dynamic, from R&D to twenty four/seven
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Where Is Your Equipment in the Product Life Cycle?
-
Instron Exhibiting at MD&M West 2017
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Instron Exhibits at IPC APEX EXPO
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Bluehill Universal Software is Here
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Automotive Testing Solutions Launch
-
You’re Invited! Celebrate 10 years of ElectroPuls at our Exclusive ElectroPuls Educational User Group Event. 26th-27th April 2017
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Materials Testing and the Modern Age
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Bluehill® Universal: Next Generation Software [WEBINAR]
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Do your electronic components pass the test?
-
ElectroPuls Anniversary Press Release
-
Instron® Advances Premium Technical Support
-
Discover Structural Testing and Crash simulation
-
Engineering Integrity Society Fatigue Conference 2017
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20 Ways to Test a Syringe [WEBINAR]
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How to Get the Most Out of Your Testing Setup with Bluehill® Universal [Webinar]
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The Instron® Accessories Catalog 7th Edition is Here
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Instron Exhibiting at NPE 2018
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Instron Exhibiting at MD&M East 2018
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Instron Biomedical Open House
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Instron to Host Biomedical Open House
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Atlanta Seminar
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Instron Exhibiting at MTDM 2018 in Milano
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Syringe & Drug Delivery Device Testing 101: 25 Measurements You Need to Know
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Instron Exhibiting at Southern Automotive Conference
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Visit Instron at the Automotive Testing Expo 2018!
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See Instron at the International Elastomer Conference!
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Instron Exhibiting at ISTFA 2018
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Instron Exhibiting at MD&M Minneapolis
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Instron Exhibiting at PDA Syringe Conference
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Top Ways to Measure Elongation of Tire Rubber
-
Bluehill Universal Enhanced Security Webinar
-
Instron Launches New Online Training Course "Errors in Your Data"
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Instron Calibration Laboratory Goes Global
-
Realtest Case Study
-
ZF | Hydropuls® Axle Test Rig Case Study
-
Bluehill Universal Enhanced Security Webinar Recording + Q & A
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Let's Get Smart about Safe Testing
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TÜV SÜD | Crash Simulation Case Study
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New Torsion Add-On 2.0 for Biaxial Testing to Debut at MD&M West 2019
-
Instron to Exhibit at JEC World 2019
-
Instron Releases New Bluehill® Impact Software
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Instron<sup>®</sup> to Exhibit at ICCM22
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Support for Windows 7 is Ending Soon
-
Instron Releases New 9400 Series Drop Towers Featuring Bluehill® Impact Software
-
Instron Introduces New 3400 and 6800 Series Universal Testing Systems
-
Instron Releases Traceability Module in Bluehill Universal
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Instron to provide free remote training opportunities for students and teachers impacted by COVID-19
-
Global COVID-19 Update for Instron Services
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Global COVID-19 Update No 2 from Instron Service
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Instron Introduces AverEdge32 for AVE 2
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Virtual Biomedical Testing Open House
-
Instron continues to provide free remote training opportunities to students and teachers impacted by COVID-19
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Instron Launches All-New Live Virtual Training Classes
-
Instron Service Launches Instron Remote Technical Support
-
Instron Launches Torsion Add On 3 for Axial Test Systems
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Instron Supports Development of New Composites Test Standard
-
Instron Introduces Bluehill Central Lab Management Software
-
Instron Statement on Log4j Vulnerability
-
Instron Introduces New 3400 and 6800 Series Universal Testing Systems in 100 kN and 300 kN Capacities
-
Instron Introduces TrendTracker Module for Bluehill Central
-
Migrate to newer Drop Weight Impact Testing technology to minimize risks
-
Introducing Instron Connect
Training
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Onsite Training At Your Facility
-
Classroom Training Courses
-
Secrets of Reliable Testing
-
Bluehill® Universal Advanced Test Method Development
-
Bluehill® Universal Introduction to Test Method Development
-
Bluehill® Universal TestProfiler Method Development
-
Introduction to Static Materials Testing
-
Introduction to Static Materials Testing
- Online eLearning
-
Virtual Training
Instron Professional Services
- Calibration and Verification
-
Preventative Maintenance
-
Consulting Services
- Installation & Relocation
- Repair Services and Parts
-
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